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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 22 - Blonde Ambition
    8.5/10(27 votes)

    S3:E22

    Rosalee and Monroe's big day arrives; a realization shakes Juliette and Nick's relationship to its core; Adalind's plan leads to a catastrophic event.

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    Writer:Jim Kouf

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  2. undefined Season 6 Episode 12 - Zerstörer Shrugged
    8.2/10(15 votes)

    S6:E12

    The prophecy that was uncovered comes to pass when a dark force arrives in Portland with its eyes set on Diana. In an effort to protect her, Nick, along with Capt. Renard and Adalind, returns to the scene of his first investigation as a Grimm. Back at the Spice Shop, Monroe, Eve and Rosalee make a discovery that uncovers the origins of the mysterious stick. Meanwhile, Hank and Wu are called to a crime scene that is connected to the gang's greatest threat.

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    Writer:Jim Kouf

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  3. undefined Season 6 Episode 13 - The End
    8.2/10(18 votes)

    S6:E13

    Nick faces off against his greatest foe yet as it seems no weapon can defeat him. At the Spice Shop, Monroe, Rosalee and Eve search for answers and stumble upon a rare potion that may help the fight. Elsewhere, Capt. Renard and Adalind try to keep Diana and baby Kelly safe as the threat has its eyes set on the children.

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    Writer:Jim Kouf

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - Five by Five (1)
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    S1:E18

    Rogue slayer Faith comes to town, and when she partners up with Wolfram and Hart, Angel's life is in danger.

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    Writer:Jim Kouf

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - The Kiss
    8.2/10(26 votes)

    S2:E2

    As Nick and his mother continue to battle the Mauvais Dentes, Monroe and Rosalee (Bree Turner) fight against the clock to save Juliette. More details are revealed about the source of Juliette’s illness, resulting in an epic showdown. Back at the precinct, Hank senses that something is amiss when Nick lands in hot water with the FBI. Meanwhile, Captain Renard continues to reveal himself as he deals with his estranged brother.

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    Writer:Jim Kouf

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Three Coins in a Fuchsbau
    8.1/10(28 votes)

    S1:E13

    A failed robbery leads Nick and Hank to powerful rare coins. Meanwhile, a suspect in the case may have information regarding the death of Nick's parents.

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    Writer:Jim Kouf

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - Woman in Black
    8.1/10(28 votes)

    S1:E22

    As Nick delves deeper into his life as a Grimm, a trail of grotesque murders reignites the search for the elusive gold coins.

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    Writer:Jim Kouf

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - Revelation (2)
    8.1/10(29 votes)

    S3:E13

    Monroe fights an impossible battle to convince his parents to embrace the life choices he’s made. Meanwhile, Nick turns to Juliette to help him figure out the Wesen aspect of his cop-killing scalper investigation. On the Royal Baby front, Captain Renard learns new information that forces him to contact Adalind in the interest of keeping her and the baby safe from Viktor.

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    Writer:Jim Kouf

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  9. undefined Season 5 Episode 12 - Into the Schwarzwald
    8.1/10(19 votes)

    S5:E12

    Nick and Monroe find a treasure in Germany that has been hidden for centuries. Back in Portland, Capt. Renard joins Hank and Wu to track down a deadly assassin who has thrown Portland into havoc. Little do they know that Eve is on a hunt of her own for the same man. Meanwhile, someone from Rosalee's past tracks her down.

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    Writer:Jim Kouf

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.1/10(69 votes)

    S1:E1

    Nick Burkhardt's life is completely transformed when his family's legacy is revealed to him and he discovers that he is a Grimm, a monster hunter who can see the creatures for what they really are.

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    Writer:Jim Kouf

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Bad Teeth
    8.1/10(28 votes)

    S2:E1

    After their face-off with Kimura, Nick finds himself trying to come to grips with the return of his mother, Kelly Burkhardt. A trail of brutal murders unveils a foreign conspiracy to hunt down Nick, leading to several revelations about his past. Meanwhile, Juliette still lies in her mysteriously-induced coma as Rosalee and Monroe work tirelessly to bring her out of it safely. Elsewhere, Hank struggles with the shocking truths he’s recently seen and Captain Renard deals with unexpected family issues when his estranged brother comes back into his life.

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  12. undefined Season 5 Episode 10 - Map of the Seven Knights
    8.1/10(20 votes)

    S5:E10

    Monroe gets a call from a relative in Germany that will bring Nick closer to his ancestors. Things get complicated when the nefarious group Black Claw is also after the same artifacts. Elsewhere, Capt. Renard helps a mayoral candidate get an edge on his opponent. Meanwhile, Trubel confronts Eve about Nick and Adalind.

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Face Off (2)
    8.0/10(24 votes)

    S2:E13

    After Nick learns about Juliette and Captain Renard, he must deal with the consequences. Things get even more complicated when Nick is called to investigate his own crime. Meanwhile, the search for the key intensifies as Captain Renard finds Nick’s trailer and makes a surprising alliance. With Rosalee’s help, Monroe informs Nick that they might be able to stop what’s going on with Renard and Juliette before it goes too far. Elsewhere, Wu responds to a bizarre shooting at Nick and Juliette’s house.

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    Writer:Jim Kouf

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 20 - The Collector
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    S2:E20

    Melinda meets a man who has the same abilities to see and talk to the dead. Melinda later learns that he has a different plan for the dead. A ghost enlists Professor Payne to help Melinda.

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    Writer:Jim Kouf

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  15. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - Tribunal
    8.0/10(22 votes)

    S4:E10

    After Monroe’s abduction by the Wesenrein, Nick gathers the whole team, including Wu, to track him down and return him to Rosalee. As the search intensifies, Juliette learns more about her new reality as a Hexenbiest.

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 22 - Goodnight, Sweet Grimm (2)
    7.9/10(25 votes)

    S2:E22

    Just when things look like they’re back to normal with Juliette, Nick is called to investigate a flurry of rage-fueled assaults happening all over Portland. He goes to Monroe and Rosalee for help battling Portland’s newest wave of "undead." As if that weren’t enough, Captain Renard informs Nick that his brother Eric is in town on family business. Meanwhile, Stefania and Frau Pech methodically use their alliances with Adalind to battle one another.

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  17. undefined Season 6 Episode 1 - Fugitive
    7.9/10(16 votes)

    S6:E1

    Following the massacre in Nick’s loft, Capt. Renard is hell bent on eliminating him once and for all. Hank and Wu head back to the precinct to keep an eye on the Captain and help give the gang the upper hand. Meanwhile, Monroe and Rosalee grapple with staying in Portland now that their family will be expanding. Elsewhere, Eve suffers the side effects of the mysterious stick’s healing power.

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    Writer:Jim Kouf

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  18. undefined Season 5 Episode 21 - Beginning of the End, Parts One and Two
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    S5:E21

    Black Claw makes a strategic move against Hank that shocks everyone and sends Nick on a war path. Hadrian's Wall ramps up their investigation as they seek out a mysterious man named Bonaparte. Meanwhile, Adalind and Capt. Renard must learn to deal with their new and very unpredictable reality with Diana.

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - The Wild Hunt (1)
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    S3:E12

    Nick and Hank investigate a cop killer who scalps his victims. Meanwhile, Juliette begins to communicate with Nick's mom via email and Adalind finds herself much closer to delivering her baby than she previously thought. Elsewhere, Monroe's parents decide to surprise him and Rosalee with an early arrival to Portland after learning some exciting news.

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    Writer:Jim Kouf

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - Island of Dreams
    7.8/10(28 votes)

    S1:E15

    Nick looks into a theft and murder at a spice shop and discovers that it was owned by a Wesen, and that the thieves were after a dangerous drug. Meanwhile, Hank falls under Adalind's sway and Wu gets caught in the middle.

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    Writer:Jim Kouf

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  21. undefined Season 4 Episode 12 - Maréchaussée
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    S4:E12

    Nick and Hank investigate a series of murders that lead back to the Wesen Council and a mysterious bounty hunter. Elsewhere, Juliette’s meeting with Henrietta brings about more disturbing news than she was expecting. Meanwhile, Adalind and Viktor make their way back to Portland.

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    Writer:Jim Kouf

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 21 - The Waking Dead (1)
    7.7/10(23 votes)

    S2:E21

    Nick and Hank discover a new kind of strange when they investigate suspects being found dead - for the second time. In Europe, Adalind finds herself in the middle of a feud between Frau Pech and Stefania while working over the details of her pending transaction. Meanwhile, determined to remember every last detail to get things started once more, Juliette insists Monroe share with her Nick’s darkest secret - the world of Grimms and Wesen.

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    Writer:Jim Kouf

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  23. undefined Season 3 Episode 19 - Nobody Knows the Trubel I've Seen
    7.7/10(24 votes)

    S3:E19

    Nick and Hank investigate a dangerous female suspect leaving a trail of Wesen in her wake. Elsewhere, Adalind takes measures into her own hands, even if that means forging a dangerous alliance.

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    Writer:Jim Kouf

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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - Season of the Hexenbiest (1)
    7.7/10(26 votes)

    S2:E12

    Adalind returns to wreak havoc as she avenges her mother's death; Captain Renard's obsession escalates; Monroe receives a surprise visit.

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    Writer:Jim Kouf

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  25. undefined Season 5 Episode 6 - Wesen Nacht
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    S5:E6

    Nick and Hank investigate a wave of coordinated Wesen gang vandalism that results in the death of a local business owner and the kidnapping of Monroe and Rosalee's friend. As they dig deeper, they learn that Portland wasn't the only city hit with a wave of violence. Meanwhile, Truble fills Nick and Adalind on what she has been up to. Elsewhere, Capt. Renard dips his toes into politics as he endorses a local candidate.

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Jim Kouf Ratings Summary

"Blonde Ambition" is the best rated episode written by Jim Kouf. It scored 8.481/10 based on 27 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 5/16/2014 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Zerstörer Shrugged".